Jazz at Plymouth Church
Music is critical to the culture at Plymouth Church. We pride ourselves on the quality of our performers and the energy and spirit it brings to our worship. Each of our performers are unique and special and make Plymouth's Jazz reputation one of the finest in the Bay Area. |
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Musicians at Plymouth Church |
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David Sturdevant, Plymouth Music Director
David Sturdevant's main instruments are guitar, keyboards and chromatic harmonica. He is the founder and leader of the San Francisco Medicine Ball Band playing all styles of music specializing in Swing, New Orleans and R&B for over 25 years. He has also played in the house band of San Francisco's famous Caffe Trieste for over 12 years. He also operates his own video production company. David serves as Plymouth Church’s music director. |
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David Miotke, Plymouth Pianist
Currently singing and playing piano at Max's Opera Cafe in San Francisco on Van Ness (Wednesday
through Sunday, starting at 7 p.m.), David specializes in performing the standard American songbook repertoire, Cole Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart, etc. He is also about to release a new CD of original songs set to the poetry of Francis Brabazon entitled "In Dust I Sing." Many of these spiritually inspired pieces have been performed at Plymouth Church services over the past few years. David is available to play and sing at private parties, weddings, etc.
Click here to listen to David perform "From This Moment On" |
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Crystal Monee, Plymouth Choir Director
Crystal Monee Hall is an extraordinary vocalist, songwriter, and choir director. Her music combines the sounds of folk, gospel, jazz and blues. Before she began her solo career, Crystal was a featured vocalist with the nationally touring and Broadway productions of the Tony Award winning musical "Rent." She has performed at major music festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, and the Playboy Jazz Festival. Crystal's debut album, “River Train” was released in 2010.
Click here for a link to Crystal's website. |
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Guest Soloists at Plymouth Church |
Lady Bianca
Rooted in the tradition of Gospel, Blues and Rhythm and Blues, singer/pianist/ songwriter Lady Bianca has a voice that cuts straight to the soul of the listener. Her own material takes on life's issues with insight and purpose. Lady Bianca has a style laced with humor and even a dash of Country and Western. She performs with Van Morrison and was named Bay Area Blues Vocalist of the Year. Lady Bianca is a frequent guest soloist & choir director for Plymouth Church. |
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Jamie Davis
Jamie Davis' rich baritone voice has been paired with the musical magic of some of the world's most famous talent. Davis counts Patty Austin, Tony Bennett, George Benson, the Count Basie Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney, Jimmy Cobbs, and Billy Cobham among the super stars he has performed with. Davis has traveled and performed extensively around the world as a headliner and as the lead vocalist for the Count Basie Orchestra. Jamie is a member and frequent soloist at Plymouth Church.
Click here to listen to Jamie perform "Angel Eyes" |
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Mwanza Furaha
Mwanza Furaha has established herself as a skilled professional in a career that has spanned over fifty years. She is a gifted vocalist, actor, dancer and producer that has several years of PR/marketing under her belt. She has work with Jazz Legends and is a featured vocalist with the Medicine Ball Band and the Red Hot khachkas. She teaches performance development and voice privately. Mwanza is a member and soloist for Plymouth Church.
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Roger Glenn
Roger Glenn is recognized as one of the master flute and vibraphone players of the world, he has expanded his talents by playing the sax, clairnet, and oboe, and he continues to compose. In addition to being a solo artist, he has also performed with such giants of Jazz and Latin music as Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaria, Herbie Mann, Cal Tjader and Rosemary Clooney. Roger plays regularly at Plymouth Church. |
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Jeanette Morris, Singer
At a young age she was committed to her vocal aspirations. She amazed her family in her ability to perform complex gospel phrasing and trills, demonstrated handsomely by her mother.
At the tender age of 17, she auditioned and was accepted by the well known San Francisco based touring performing art troupe, "Black Light Explosion Company". This expanded her training in the theatre arts, inclusive of Jazz, Blues, and Afro-Cuban music. This provided opportunities to utilize her talents as a singer, dancer, actress, and performing throughout the U.S. and Canada.
After a few years Jeanette was offered a full scholarship from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Her years at the conservatory expanded her vocal abilities.
Life experience has given her stage presentation a polished mature and professional elegance.
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Deborah Winters
Vocalist/guitarist Deborah Winters is a vibrant performer who combines the elegance and sophistication of her extensive Jazz background with total command of a wide variety of popular music styles. With an emotionally captivating vocal quality and exquisite songwriting skills, her music is both spellbinding and uplifting. Deborah considers herself more of an "artist" than a highly trained musician in the technical sense as her drive comes more from a sense of intuitive freedom. Deborah is a frequent soloist at Plymouth Church.
Click hereto listen to Deborah perform "Fly Me to the Moon" |
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